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Rato Machhindranath Jatra
रातो मच्छिन्द्रनाथ जात्रा
Asia's longest chariot festival rolls through Patan
When
May 15 – Jun 15, 2026
Region
Patan
Calendar
Baisakh
Type
newari
A month-long chariot pilgrimage where a 60-foot wooden tower is dragged through the streets of Patan to bring the monsoon rains. Older than the Malla kings.
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